Ranch style home located in the charming neighborhood of Maple Gardens has loads of potential. Spacious footprint offers 1,550 square feet with lots of natural light. There are 2 bedrooms, each with two closets; one updated full bath, and a half bath. The original brick home now has an expansive addition that adds approximately 600 square feet. This area features vaulted, beamed ceilings and a wood/coal stove. A separate dining area and pantry/wet bar room to the side could be converted to a 3rd bedroom. Large covered back patio overlooks the yard. Plenty of off-street parking in the private driveway leading to a detached one-car garage. This home is being sold as-is. Bring your contractor and your wish list, or move-in and work on projects. Outstanding location is close to parks, Splash Swim Club, restaurants, shops, and public transportation. Minutes to downtown Philadelphia, Sports Complexes, and the Philadelphia International Airport.
Sold for $400,000 on 10/30/25
$400,000
8 James Rd, Broomall, PA 19008
2beds
1,550sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$416,900 Zestimate®
$258/sqft
$2,988 Estimated rent
Home value
$416,900
$396,000 - $438,000
$2,988/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 30, 2025 at 05:02pm
Listed by:
Mary Robins 610-220-7145,
Keller Williams Realty Devon-Wayne,
Co-Listing Agent: Susan Manning 484-437-7217,
Keller Williams Realty Devon-Wayne
Bought with:
Eric Ruffenach, RS356803
Brent Celek Real Estate, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PADE2100066
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Wood Stove, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Attic, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Galley, Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Basement: Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Stove - Coal, Pellet Stove, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,550
- Total interior livable area: 1,550 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,550
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Storage, Driveway, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 8,276 sqft
- Dimensions: 90.00 x 137.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 25000225500
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Broomall
- Subdivision: Marple Gardens
- Municipality: MARPLE TWP
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA 203(b)
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | Sold | $400,000-4.8%$258/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PADE2100066 | ||
| 10/1/2025 | Pending sale | $420,000$271/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PADE2100066 | ||
| 9/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $420,000$271/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PADE2100066 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,792 +7.5% | $258,060 |
| 2024 | $4,460 +3.3% | $258,060 |
| 2023 | $4,318 +1.9% | $258,060 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19008
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Worrall El SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 6/10Paxon Hollow Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 8/10Marple Newtown Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Marple Newtown
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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